Eternal Life by Daily Divination

The Spirit Rock Rat King was terrified. He could smell the stench of death.

’Even though I was careless and didn’t cast any Defense Magic, a single blow wounded me this badly. This has to be the work of a Middle Stage Golden Core cultivator!’

’Even if I had used my defensive techniques, it would have been useless. I would have only held on for a moment longer.’

’The outcome would have been the same!’

“Li Chang’an, I have lost this battle! I’m willing to surrender!”

The Spirit Rock Rat King cast a spell to protect his body and shouted frantically.

But the words had barely left his mouth.

Another Sword Array struck.

BOOM!

A tremor ran through his body as his Body Protection Technique instantly shattered.

’A few more Sword Arrays, and I’ll certainly die here today!’

The Spirit Rock Rat King was filled with regret. He knew he shouldn’t have been so arrogant; he should have fled the moment he saw the Tier Three Array.

After all, there was an unwritten law in the Cultivation Immortality Realm: Never enter an array rashly!

He spat out a Tier Three Treasure, placing it before him as he cried out in desperation.

“Li Chang’an, there’s no deep-seated hatred between you and the demons of my Zhou Family! Why must you take things this far?”

The Spirit Rock Rat King was frantic. He truly wanted to negotiate.

But Li Chang’an remained silent, merely continuing to unleash his Sword Arrays.

In the blink of an eye.

Another Tier Three Sword Array took form.

“Li Chang’an, are you really going to kill me?”

The Spirit Rock Rat King, gripped by terror, tried to escape the Array.

But he was grievously wounded, his power a pale shadow of what it was at his peak. He had no hope of breaking through the Array’s barrier.

In the blink of an eye, the Sword Array slammed into his Treasure.

With a deafening BOOM.

The Tier Three Treasure shattered on the spot!

Several more Sword Arrays followed, shattering all of the Spirit Rock Rat King’s defenses.

’Am I going to die here? No, no…’

The Spirit Rock Rat King descended into a full-blown panic.

He desperately wracked his brain for an escape plan, his small eyes filled with utter panic.

Finally, he roared.

“Li Chang’an, I submit!”

“Just spare my life, and I’ll sign a Spirit Beast Contract and be at your command forevermore!”

“Your offensive power is immense, but your defenses are lacking. I specialize in defense—I can be your shield…”

The Spirit Rock Rat King spoke with incredible speed, rapidly laying out his terms.

He was willing to sign the most restrictive Spirit Beast Contract!

Once such a contract was signed, he would lose his freedom forever.

And.

If he were to die, Li Chang’an would be unaffected.

But if Li Chang’an were to die, he would die along with him!

“Li Chang’an, don’t you want another source of Tier Three Power on your side?”

The Spirit Rock Rat King asked loudly, his expression fraught with anxiety.

Li Chang’an said calmly, “You’re right. My defensive measures truly don’t compare to my offensive abilities, and I would indeed like to have another source of Tier Three Power.”

Hearing this, joy sparked in the Spirit Rock Rat King’s heart. He saw a glimmer of hope.

But Li Chang’an’s next words plunged him back into despair.

“However, I’ll just raise my own Tier Three Demon King. I can’t trust a Master-devouring Demon like you.”

“Li Chang’an, I’ll never betray my master again!”

The Spirit Rock Rat King, terrified, hastily made his promise.

But no matter what he said, Li Chang’an remained silent.

The only response he received.

Was a series of astonishingly powerful Sword Arrays.

Finally, with a wretched howl, the Spirit Rock Rat King collapsed unwillingly on Changqing Mountain Peak, his life force extinguished.

And just like that, this newly ascended Demon King died at the hands of Li Chang’an.

If he hadn’t charged into the Array, he might have had a chance to escape with his life.

But his easy life with the Zhou Family had perhaps dulled his instincts, and in the end, his own arrogance led to his demise.

“Collect!”

With a wave of his hand, Li Chang’an collected all the scattered Demon Beast blood.

This blood could be refined into Tier Three Demon Beast Essence Blood, which was extremely valuable and had many uses.

In addition.

The other parts of the Spirit Rock Rat King’s body were also of great use.

Its flesh could be refined into Qi Blood Elixirs or used to prepare Tier Three Spiritual Cuisine.

Its Demon Skin could be used for Talisman Making or refined into a Magic Robe.

Its bones could be refined into Magical Treasures…

All in all, its entire body was a treasure trove!

Li Chang’an walked over, casually carved off a chunk of flesh, and tossed it to Dahuang at his side.

“Absorb it well. The flesh of this Spirit Rock Rat King contains a great deal of Earth Element Essence. It will strengthen your foundation for breaking through to the next tier!”

“WOOF!”

Dahuang was ecstatic. His eyes shone with excitement and his tail wagged nonstop, as if he wished he could speak human words just to say thank you.

If he could absorb all the essence of the Spirit Rock Rat King, his chances of breaking through to Tier Three would increase significantly.

But Li Chang’an didn’t give him the entire Demon Corpse.

’Materials from a Tier Three Demon Beast, especially the Demon Core, are extremely valuable. I might be able to trade them for a Core Formation Treasure.’

’I already have a Tier Three Evil Soul.’

’If my Mechanical Technique makes another breakthrough, I’ll have a Tier Three Puppet.’

’In that case, there’s no need to rush Dahuang’s advancement to Tier Three.’

’My own cultivation comes first.’

’After this battle, the only one left in the Zhou Family is that Old Demon King. I wonder if he’ll try to storm the mountain?’

Li Chang’an stood before the Demon Corpse, lost in thought.

Zhou Yunqiao slowly walked forward. As she looked at the mangled Demon Corpse, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.

The moment the Spirit Rock Rat King had appeared.

She had been certain of her death.

But what followed.

From the Tier Three Grand Array to the Sword Array Li Chang’an wielded—had far surpassed her wildest imagination.

“A Foundation Establishment cultivator killing a Demon King…”

Zhou Yunqiao murmured, her expression dazed.

The shock of this feat was no less than that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator slaying someone at the Golden Core realm.

One had to understand that this Spirit Rock Rat King’s strength, if measured by the standards of the Human Race, would be considered powerful even among those at the Early Stage of Golden Core.

Zhou Yunqiao could scarcely believe her eyes, and for a moment, she thought she must be dreaming.

But the overpowering stench of blood kept dragging her back to reality.

“Elder Li, you… you…”

Zhou Yunqiao’s jaw hung slightly agape. Her mind was reeling, and for a moment, she was at a loss for words.

Li Chang’an’s expression was composed as he turned to look at her.

“Yunqiao, you must swear an oath on your Dao Heart that you will not speak of what happened today to any outsider without my permission.”